Charles Dickens The emphasis was helped by the speaker's hair, which bristled on the skirts of his bald head, a plantation of firs to keep the wind
from its shining surface, all covered with knobs, like the crust of a plum pie, as if the head had scarcely warehouse-room for the
hard facts stored inside.
What is the tone of the description of the speaker's hair in the sentence that begins The emphasis was helped by the speaker's hair?'
A)
serious and subdued
B)
urgent and foreboding
mocking and disdainful
D)
whimsical and humorous
itera

Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text. in “letter from birmingham jail,” martin luther king, jr., presents the idea that american history includes african americans, too; that is, african americans can claim the same historical heritage as white americans. at the time, this was a radical idea. how does king develop this theme? select each correct answer. he points out the many ways that african americans have contributed to the culture of america. he describes how african americans were present “before plymouth rock” and through many key moments in american history. he argues that african americans would have participated in more events of american history if white americans had been willing to include them. he makes connections between the american fight for independence from britain and the civil rights movement.